The Journey of a Jeweler / Category_handcrafted jewelry

Wax carving? Wedding Bands? I don't get it.

Wax carving? Wedding Bands? I don't get it.

Are you playing with candles? What do you mean by "carving wax"? How does wax become a ...
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Time for YOUR word.

Time for YOUR word.

It's time. Time for a new year. Time to embrace all that is ahead. Time to choose. Wh...
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Thank you and goodbye 2011

Thank you and goodbye 2011

~ grateful ~ feeling or showing gratitude or feeling thankful I use that word a great ...
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My heart is full

My heart is full

Where does one start? Where to begin? With the ultimate in simplicity. I knew you ...
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WOOT! Studio Jewel featured on ABC News Made in America

WOOT! Studio Jewel featured on ABC News Made in America

Earlier this year I found out I was chosen to be featured by Diane Sawyers Made in Amer...
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Navigating the tides of the sea.

Navigating the tides of the sea.

Growth is painful, exhilarating, tumultuous. Growth is an ebbing sea of ups and downs...
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When Jewelry Tells a Story

When Jewelry Tells a Story

Ever since I began making jewelry it became exceeding clear to me that each piece had a...
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Etsy Success making your craft your full time business

How do you become successful on Etsy? How can I make my craft my full time job? I g...
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Peridot and August birthdays

Peridot and August birthdays

One of the highlights of my trip out west was a visit to the Rock Shop. Please don't m...
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What inspires me to create

What inspires me to create

There are many things that inspire my designs. But one theme that continual shows itsel...
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What's NEW from the jewelers bench

What's NEW from the jewelers bench

I'm busy getting ready for my gallery opening tomorrow, so I've been VERY distracted to...
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When the Pressure to Succeed is HIGH sometimes I want to hide

When the Pressure to Succeed is HIGH sometimes I want to hide

Pressure. Success. More. It's hard sometimes. I want to succeed...then I wish it would...
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Wedding Jewelry for a very special bride

Wedding Jewelry for a very special bride

It is always a privilege when I am commissioned to create jewelry for a bride. I get so...
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The Stress of Being a Entrepreneur

The Stress of Being a Entrepreneur

The Stresses of Being a Entrepreneur ... Yes, it's exhilarating. Yes, it's rewardi...
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Just a glimpse into Bead and Button 2011

Just a glimpse into Bead and Button 2011

We have returned. It was eventful. It was overwhelming. It was fantastic! I am sorry f...
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Preparing for Bead and Button Show YIKES I'm a teacher

Preparing for Bead and Button Show YIKES I'm a teacher

So I've been talking about this, planning for this, preparing for this for quite some ...
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Are you a Cheerleader for yourself?

Are you a Cheerleader for yourself?

Last week I was working in my studio, when I overheard my youngest daughter as she was ...
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Mother's Day recap and My Accessories

Mother's Day recap and My Accessories

It's a Monday. I always approach Monday's with a bit of bittersweet. I love the idea of...
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Tutorial on How To Use Liver of Sulfur Gel

Tutorial on How To Use Liver of Sulfur Gel

Every wonder how some jewelry has that rich blackened look to it? Ever want to do it ...
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Tutorial Tuesday - Gold Vermeil ... What IS it?

If any of you are into jewelry, then you must be keenly aware that the price of gold an...
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